US Bridges

County Highway over Sheyenne River

Fair

Cass County, North Dakota · 2 West 3 South of Harwood · Structure no. 000000009138210

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
299 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Sheyenne River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Sheyenne River in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 68 years old, older than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2039. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesSheyenne River
Location2 West 3 South of Harwood
RouteCounty Highway 928
CountyCass County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.93556, -96.92041
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2019)
Projected traffic430 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Sheyenne River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is County Highway over Sheyenne River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Sheyenne River carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Sheyenne River?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Sheyenne River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.